Retreat to the Azores!

Waterfalls, ocean, hot springs, lakes and forests...seasonal local cuisine, whale watching, star gazing and all things yoga.

With Mandy you can expect a diverse program designed to help you delve deeper into your understanding and practise of yoga beyond asana.

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with daily practice sessions, offering a diverse range of meditation, asana flows, restorative yin practices, philosophical teachings, yoga nidra and chanting sessions.

Mandy has lived in the Azores with her family since 2011. This will be her ninth retreat here - and the first one in the Azores since 2020.

Returning to Quinta Minuvida a traditional Azorean orchard lodge run by her friend Rimi and  husband João. They are a sustainably minded lodge providing thoughtful accommodations. They are extremely experienced in hosting groups, know and love the island really well and João cooks wonderful food making the most of the local produce.

This is the real Azores!

Don't miss the unique opportunity to enjoy this bespoke week of yoga in soulful company.

Just 7 spots available at Quinta Minuvida with 2 more just across the road at Quinta do Paraizo.

All the sessions with Mandy and included meals will be held at Quinta Minuvida. 

Getting there:

Ponta Delgada is the airport.

Azores Airlines and TAP Portugal offer regular flights from Boston.

From Europe, Ryanair offers low-cost fares from London and Lisbon. Many other charter companies operate from Germany and other destinations, as does Azores Airlines

Transport Service

If you are interested in an airport transfer, please indicate when booking. We will do our best to arrange shared transfers. The cost is 30€ each way (60€ total) as a maximum.

Alternatively you can take a taxi or hire a car and drive to Quinta Minuvida where they have a private carpark. We will provide directions.

This is a 6 night, 7 day  retreat.

What to bring

The yoga studio is beautifully equipped. Your own shawl / blanket can be nice for meditation.

The Azores weather in October is a mixture - much like the rest of the year.  Expect mild temperatures, warm ocean, rain, sun and wind - a mixture! Bring layers, a raincoat, hiking footwear and don't forget your swimsuit and sunscreen too. The sun is much stronger here in the middle of the Atlantic.

​At Quinta Minuvida they pride themselves on serving delicious food that marries the traditional with the innovative and creative.

You will enjoy: 

DAILY BREAKFAST

Spread of local and in-season breakfast including many of the fruits grown at the lodge.

LUNCHES

Four delicious lunches are included - 2 will be a packed lunch for excursions.

DAILY DINNERS

Regional dinner with salad, herbed water, dessert at Quinta Minuvida

Your €650 deposit is not refundable.

Balance payments are due by September 1st 2026. If booking on or after September 1st, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Please ensure you have travel insurance. Deposits cannot be refunded. Balance payments can be refunded up to 8 weeks before the retreat. After that Mandy can only refund you if able to fill your space - minus your deposit.